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How hard is it to speak with a New Zealand accent?

How hard is it to speak with a New Zealand accent?

Update: 2025-10-05
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Why are there very few convincing New Zealand accents from people who aren't New Zealanders? 
Emile speaks to Perry Piercy, a voice coach who helps actors develop accents. Her work includes the entire cast of the Luminaries, as well as the great American actor John Lithgow in the Rule of Jenny Pen.
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How hard is it to speak with a New Zealand accent?

How hard is it to speak with a New Zealand accent?